Mid-Peak Season Update from Kuala Rompin

First of all, check out this photo sequence of a spectacular tail-walk I managed to get on film…errr…on camera.

I think it captures the essence of what makes sailfish fishing so endearing – the speed and acrobatic displays by a beautiful fish. Do you agree?

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We have been quite busy and are halfway through the sailfish peak period of August through October in Kuala Rompin – the fishing has been quite erratic in my opinion for this year. Some days are good while there can be some moments that can be quite slow. Compared to last season which I find to be more consistent the number of fish caught.

This year’s Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge just concluded about a week ago. 33 boats participated, more than last year’s and the boat that emerged champion boated just over 30 sailfish, 19 on just the first day alone with supposedly about 60 hook-ups. That is quite impressive numbers.

Stay tuned, for more updates.

The sailfish some times push part of their stomach out as they attempt to regurgitate. We put the stomach back in before releasing, they appear alright and swim away.

A healthy looking fish

Using the release ruler to gather size data. Notice how calm the waters are?Another beauty

The Penn Spinfisher V reel and Spinfisher Classic rod have proven to be reliable since we started using them this season and many sailfish have been landed on them.

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Another awesome article..the first shot is awesome..I have no doubt that it will end up in a magazine sooner or later :D From some reading I found out that our gov. is not doing much for the sailfish..which is sad..